Savannah Sweet Spot Tour - S1E2 - 8/1/25
02 Aug, 2025
🎙️ The Savannah Sizzle Podcast
Episode: S1E2 – Savannah’s Sweetest Indulgences
Host: Kyle Davis
Date Published: 08-01-2025
🔥 Episode Recap
Welcome back to another perfectly sweet installment of The Savannah Sizzle Podcast! In this episode, Kyle Davis explores Savannah’s most beloved dessert destinations—from time-honored ice cream parlors and praline emporiums to artisan gelato and elegant dessert-forward dining. Whether you're a lifelong local or visiting for the first time, you’ll get insider access to classic favorites like Leopold’s Ice Cream, Savannah’s Candy Kitchen, and newer neighborhood gems. Sit back, grab a scoop or a praline, and indulge in Savannah’s sugar-coated treasures.
📍 Locations & Businesses Mentioned
Leopold’s Ice Cream – The iconic downtown parlor founded in 1919, still handcrafting classic flavors in a vintage soda-fountain setting at a beloved Broughton Street location.
đź”— https://www.leopoldsicecream.com
📍 212 E. Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401
Savannah’s Candy Kitchen – A River Street staple since 1973, known as the largest producer of pecan pralines in the U.S., with live candy demonstrations and a vast selection of fudge, taffy, and confections.
đź”— https://www.savannahcandy.com
📍 225 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401
River Street Sweets – Savannah’s Candy Kitchen’s sister shop, offering popcorn, brittles, and more candies made in view of visitors under copper kettles.
đź”— https://www.riverstreetsweets.com
📍 Historic River Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Flora & Fauna – A serene café in the Starland District offering artisan pastries, gelato, wood-fired desserts, and thoughtfully roasted coffee in a plant-filled, French‑inspired setting.
đź”— https://www.florafaunasav.com
📍 2401 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
Brochu’s Family Tradition – A neighborhood venue on Bull Street serving standout Southern dishes plus standout desserts like banana-pudding parfait, all in a cozy atmosphere built in a historic space.
đź”— https://www.brochusfamilytradition.com
📍 2400 Bull St Suite 8, Savannah, GA 31401
🎧 Featured in This Episode
Kyle’s insight: “From hand-churned scoops to praline traditions, gelato artistry, pastries, and parfaits—you’ll taste the full spectrum of Savannah’s sweetest side.”
Behind-the-scenes anecdote: Local lore about Savannah’s Candy Kitchen making pralines under copper kettles right as visitors watch—showmanship as sweet as the candy.
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đź’Ś Got a local story or recommendation? Email Kyle at savannahsizzle1773@gmail.com